Southampton man, 19, jailed for child sex offences

Southampton man, 19, jailed for child sex offences

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Sexual Offences, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

A Southampton man has today been jailed after admitting sexual activity with two underage girls.

Patrick Sheppard, 19, of no fixed abode, appeared before Southampton Crown Court today (2 October) where he was jailed for two years and 11 months.

He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child at the same court on Wednesday 29 April.

The court heard how Sheppard committed the offences against two girls, both aged 14. The incidents happened at an address in Totton and an address in Nursling between March 2024 and November 2025.

Read more here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2026/october/southampton-man-19-jailed-for-child-sex-offences/

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Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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